Men Win Championship, Women PR at XC TCCAAs
Both Cross Country teams had a successful day at Maryville College as the men took the TCCAA Championship Title and the women ran a strong race that saw multiple personal records set. The meet was the inaugural Region VII meet, as Walters State became the second TCCAA school to start a cross country program to join Cleveland State.
Derek Gallardo was named Most Valuable Player of the meet, winning the 8k race with a time of 26:59. The Cougars swept the top four places, with Erik Martinez (27:42), Diego Guzman (28:22), and Riley Higginbotham (28:35) placing second, third, and fourth respectively.
The women did not field enough runners to earn a team score in the 5k, but they raced well. Sadie Lane led the way again for the Lady Cougars, placing fifth overall with a personal best time of 24:49. Lydia Hollis also earned a personal record, running 29:09.
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Results:
1st- Derek Gallardo- 26:59
2nd- Erik Martinez- 27:42
3rd- Diego Guzman- 28:22
4th- Riley Higginbotham- 28:35
6th- David Tullock- 29:42
7th- Francisco Davis- 30:03
8th- Luis De La Pena- 30:03
24th- Juan Villanueva- 36:48
5th- Sadie Lane- 24:49
6th- Angie Torres- 24:52
7th- Jordan Wagers- 28:15
8th- Lydia Hollis- 33:34
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